Unsure of a gaming monitor.

[Aiid0z]

Im building a new PC:

- i7 2600k
- Corsair h80
- Western Digital caviar black 2TB
- G.skill 8GB 1600MHz
- Thermaltake tough power grand 750w
- Asus v8z68-V Pro
- Msi Gtx 560 ti Hawk

I will be using this system for gaming, preferably first person shooter games. I dont know what monitor to get with my system, i have about $200 - $300 to spend on a good gaming monitor. I will be gaming in 1920x1080 and looking for about 22" - 25", 2ms and HDMI.

 

[dalmvern]

I have the 27" version of this monitor and absolutely love it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001482

 

[purple stain]

Why not spend that money towards another GTX560ti for SLI?

If your not planning on getting another card for SLI then maybe you should consider getting a 3D monitor or a 120hz monitor.

 

[Aiid0z]

im on a tight budget so i wont be able to get a 3d monitor. I will probably upgrade to sli in the future or just get a better card. I dont know what brand of monitor to choose, ive heard good things about samsung so are they the way to go?

 

[purple stain]

Samsung is alright.I'm on my 2nd monitor from them and I like it.Either LG or Asus also make good monitors.

Samsung 23" LED

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001483

Asus 23" LED

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236117

The Asus model is very popular.

If not another GTX560ti then I suggest with your left over money you get a SSD.It really is worth every penny.Takes me 10 seconds from when I press the power button till I open the web browser.Really the only reason it takes even that long is because I wait on the BIOS.

 

[Aiid0z]

Im getting a z68 mobo which has the intel smart response technology and i have already picked out a 60GB SSD from ocz. So if i have enough i might SLI sooner or should i really go for a 3D 120MHz monitor? Is it worth spending the $400 - $500 on one?

 

[Aiid0z]

120Hz*

 

[purple stain]

I dunno.REAL 120hz monitors are hard to come by and they usually cost a lot of money.If your into the 3D experience then go for it otherwise I would say go for Eyefinity or Nvidia Surround.